Allan-a-Dale
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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They marched boldly towards Nottingham, leaving Allan-a-Dale with his little dame and six of the outlaws to keep house for them, as it were.
From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
"Which one of you is Allan-a-Dale?" he asked; and Allan came forward.
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
"Then you, if any one, can aid me!" said Allan-a-Dale eagerly.
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
We have seen, before, what a dandified gentleman Will Scarlet was; and Allan-a-Dale, the minstrel, was scarcely less goodly to look upon.
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
But Will Scarlet and Allan-a-Dale had foreseen that event, and had already overpowered the two warders.
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
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